September 5th 2024.
Get ready for some exciting high school football action this week, because Class 5A is about to heat up with some major matchups. On Thursday, we have No. 6 Ralston Valley facing off against No. 9 Grandview at Legacy Stadium. These two teams last met in 2023, with Ralston Valley taking the win with a score of 30-15. However, Grandview is coming into this game fresh off a tough loss to Legend, where the game came down to the wire in a thrilling 21-14 showdown. One thing is for sure, Ralston Valley's new quarterback Zeke Andrews has proven he can put up points quickly, so the question is, can Grandview keep up?
Friday night will also bring some exciting matchups in Class 5A, with No. 4 Columbine taking on No. 3 Legend at EchoPark Stadium. These two teams last met in the 2023 quarterfinals, where Columbine came out on top with a 21-3 victory. However, Legend is coming into this game with a lot of momentum after a big win against Grandview last week, where they dominated with 163 rushing yards. But, Columbine's strong ground-and-pound style of play might just be the key to another victory. The defending 5A champions have already proven themselves in their first game of the season, with a 40-15 win against ThunderRidge. This will be their first real test of the season.
Another must-see game on Friday night is No. 2 Mountain Vista taking on Erie at Tiger Stadium. These two teams are known for their explosive offenses, and this game promises to be a high-scoring affair. Mountain Vista has already scored an impressive 118 points in their first two games, with senior quarterback Austyn Modrzewski throwing for 627 yards and 10 touchdowns. But, don't count out Erie, who put up a tough fight against Ralston Valley last week, scoring 38 points. If they want to keep up with Mountain Vista, they'll need to bring their A-game on both offense and defense.
Moving on to Class 4A, we have a Saturday morning matchup between Arapahoe and No. 4 Heritage at LPS Stadium. This game, also known as the "Milk Jug" game, has been dominated by Arapahoe in recent years, with the Warriors winning eight of their last ten meetings. However, Heritage is coming into this game with a lot of momentum after a big win against Severance last week, where they scored 28 points in the first half. On the other hand, Arapahoe is still looking for their first win of the season after a tough loss to Mountain Vista. Could this be the year that Heritage finally takes back the Milk Jug?
In Class 4A, we also have an exciting cross-classification matchup between No. 8 Dakota Ridge and 3A No. 3 Green Mountain at Jeffco Stadium. These two teams used to be league rivals, but with new head coaches on both sides, this game promises to be a thrilling showdown. Green Mountain is coming off a gritty 19-13 win against Windsor, while Dakota Ridge fell to 5A Chatfield by a score of 38-23. However, the Eagles showed some impressive resilience, only trailing by one score entering the fourth quarter. This game will be a true test for both teams.
On Friday night in Class 3A, we have a highly anticipated matchup between No. 9 Pomona and No. 6 Pueblo West at Pueblo West High School. Pomona, a former 5A team, has dropped down to 3A and has already proven themselves with a strong start to the season. But, they'll face their biggest challenge yet against Pueblo West, who has yet to allow a single point in their two games this season. With quarterback Gavin Lockett leading the way, Pueblo West is far from a one-man show, making this game even more exciting.
In the last game we'll highlight, we have No. 2 Holy Family taking on No. 4 Roosevelt at Roosevelt High School on Friday night. These two teams have faced each other 10 times since 2014, with Roosevelt winning the last four meetings. Holy Family is surely looking for revenge after last year's matchup ended in a close 34-26 loss, which was their only loss of the season. This game has become a highly anticipated annual showdown, and with both teams coming in strong, it's bound to be a thrilling game that could go either way.
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